Bill > S3223

This bill, the Access to Birth Control Act, establishes duties for pharmacies to ensure the provision of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved contraceptives and related medications. The key provisions require pharmacies to immediately provide any in-stock contraceptives or related medications requested by customers, and to promptly offer options to obtain or order any out-of-stock items. The bill also prohibits pharmacies from interfering with, obstructing, or misrepresenting the availability of contraceptive services. Exceptions are made for instances where it would be unlawful to dispense the contraceptive without a valid prescription, if the customer is unable to pay, or based on a pharmacist's professional clinical judgment. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms, such as civil penalties and a private right of action for aggrieved individuals.